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Crackneck Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Crackneck surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackneck this week:
The surf forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackneck in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7 | - | - |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 289 | 264 | 264 | 136 | 136 | 61 | 58 | 37 | 35 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 176 | 160 | 116 | 83 | 64 | 63 | 28 | 114 | 40 | 55 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 65 | 34 | 25 | 299 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:11AM 1.27 | 4:37PM 1.00 | 4:14AM 1.26 | 5:21PM 1.08 | 5:05AM 1.27 | 5:57PM 1.18 | 5:48AM 1.28 | 6:29PM 1.27 | 6:27AM 1.29 | 6:59PM 1.36 | 7:05AM 1.28 | 7:29PM 1.44 | 7:41AM 1.26 | 7:59PM 1.50 | 8:18AM 1.22 | 8:30PM 1.54 | 8:55AM 1.17 | 9:03PM 1.55 | 9:33AM 1.12 | 9:39PM 1.54 | 10:15AM 1.07 | 10:19PM 1.52 | 11:04AM 1.01 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17AM 0.37 | 9:57PM 0.61 | 11:03AM 0.34 | 10:57PM 0.55 | 11:40AM 0.30 | 11:46PM 0.47 | 12:12PM 0.27 | 12:28AM 0.40 | 12:41PM 0.25 | 1:07AM 0.33 | 1:10PM 0.24 | 1:45AM 0.27 | 1:38PM 0.25 | 2:23AM 0.23 | 2:07PM 0.27 | 3:00AM 0.21 | 2:37PM 0.30 | 3:40AM 0.21 | 3:10PM 0.34 | 4:22AM 0.23 | 3:45PM 0.39 | 5:09AM 0.26 | 4:27PM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | - | - | - | 8 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Crackneck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crackneck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crackneck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crackneck surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Crackneck) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Crackneck may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Crackneck, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.
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